Hyundai Accent vehicles recalled for unsecured steering column bolt
Hyundai is recalling 2021-2022 Accent vehicles because a steering column bolt may not be properly secured. This can cause the steering column to detach, resulting in loss of steering control and increased crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting steering, a critical safety system. The rubric identifies 'structural vehicle defect' as a criterion for Severe (Score 4), independent of whether incidents have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021 and 2022 Hyundai Accent vehicles due to a defect in the steering column.
A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly. If this bolt fails to remain tight, the steering column can detach from the steering rack, resulting in loss of steering control. This significantly increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Owners should contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free inspection and repair. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt as needed. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 2
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ACCENT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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